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Tesla CEO and US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday (Nov&nbsp;21) that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urged people to sell their Tesla and Space X stocks because Trump would lose the election.&nbsp;

Reacting in the rare tweet, Bezos denied the statement.&nbsp;

In his post on X, Musk wrote, "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump would lose for sure, so they should sell all their Tesla and SpaceX stock."

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"Nope. 100% not true," Bezos replied to the tweet.

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<h2>The long-run rivalry</h2>

Both Musk and Bezos are part of the current list of the top 5 richest men in the world.&nbsp;

Musk ranks at 1 with a net worth of $331 billion and Bezos is the second richest man in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with $226 billion.&nbsp;

This is not the first time the duo has engaged in public rivalry.&nbsp;

In March 2024, Elon Musk said Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott was the reason behind the death of Western civilisation.

Musk had also previously accused Scott of donating to Democrats.&nbsp;

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Bezos feared Musk?&nbsp;

In October this year, the Washington Post (Owned by Bezos), refused to endorse the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the US election.&nbsp;

Bezos reacted to the decision calling it "principled."&nbsp;

But Bezos received extreme criticism and people called the approach "cowardice" and said Bezos did it to avoid any consequences by angry Musk if he won.&nbsp;

<h2>'Extraordinary comeback'&nbsp;</h2>

When Trump was announced the winner of the 2024 US presidential election, Bezos congratulated him.&nbsp;

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He took to X and wrote, "Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Tesla CEO and US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday (Nov 21) that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urged people to sell their Tesla and Space X stocks because Trump would lose the election.

Tesla CEO and US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday (Nov 21) that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urged people to sell their Tesla and Space X stocks because Trump would lose the election. Reacting in the rare tweet, Bezos denied the statement. In his post on X, Musk wrote, "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump would lose for sure, so they should sell all their Tesla and SpaceX stock." Nope. 100% not true. — Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) November 21, 2024 × "Nope. 100% not true," Bezos replied to the tweet. Also read | Elon Musk slams Australia's proposed social media ban for children The long-run rivalry Both Musk and Bezos are part of the current list of the top 5 richest men in the world. Musk ranks at 1 with a net worth of $331 billion and Bezos is the second richest man in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with $226 billion. This is not the first time the duo has engaged in public rivalry. In March 2024, Elon Musk said Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott was the reason behind the death of Western civilisation. Musk had also previously accused Scott of donating to Democrats. Also read | Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's next attorney general? Bezos feared Musk? In October this year, the Washington Post (Owned by Bezos), refused to endorse the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the US election. Bezos reacted to the decision calling it "principled." But Bezos received extreme criticism and people called the approach "cowardice" and said Bezos did it to avoid any consequences by angry Musk if he won. 'Extraordinary comeback' When Trump was announced the winner of the 2024 US presidential election, Bezos congratulated him. Also read | Netanyahu calls ICC arrest warrant 'antisemitic,' warns of 'severe consequences' He took to X and wrote, "Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory." (With inputs from agencies)

Jeff Bezos predicted Trump would lose, urged people to sell Tesla stocks: Elon Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk has said that British Parliamentarians would be summoned to the United States (US) to explain their censorship and threats to American citizens. Watch this report for more details!

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US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (Nov 21) said that he would pick former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be the US&nbsp;Attorney General for his second term in the White House.&nbsp;

The announcement came just hours after Matt Gaetz, Trump's previous pick for attorney general, withdrew his name.&nbsp;

Gaetz's withdrawal of nomination came after a political storm was triggered in the US as he faces a House Ethics Committee probe into sex trafficking allegations involving a 17-year-old girl.&nbsp;

<h2>Who is Pam Bondi?&nbsp;</h2>

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Pam Bondi, 59, was part of Donald Trump's defence team during his first Senate impeachment trial. He was accused of forcing Ukraine to conduct a corruption trial against Joe Biden.

Bondi also leads the legal team of the America First Policy Institute, the think tank aimed to work on shaping Trump's policies for his next term in the White House.

Unlike Gaetz, Bondi's profile does not lean to the traditional experience expected of an attorney general.

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Trump took to his Truth Social and wrote, "I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States. Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals."

“Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime and Making America Safe Again. I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!” he further wrote.

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<h2>'He was doing very well but...'</h2>

According to The Guardian, Trump dialed Gaetz on November 21 to inform him that he did not have enough votes after which Gatez took his nomination back.

“I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be attorney general. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the administration, for which he has much respect," Trump said in a statement, The Guardian reported.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (Nov 21) said that he would pick former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be the US Attorney General for his second term in the White House.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (Nov 21) said that he would pick former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be the US Attorney General for his second term in the White House. The announcement came just hours after Matt Gaetz, Trump's previous pick for attorney general, withdrew his name. Gaetz's withdrawal of nomination came after a political storm was triggered in the US as he faces a House Ethics Committee probe into sex trafficking allegations involving a 17-year-old girl. Who is Pam Bondi? Pam Bondi, 59, was part of Donald Trump's defence team during his first Senate impeachment trial. He was accused of forcing Ukraine to conduct a corruption trial against Joe Biden. Bondi also leads the legal team of the America First Policy Institute, the think tank aimed to work on shaping Trump's policies for his next term in the White House. Unlike Gaetz, Bondi's profile does not lean to the traditional experience expected of an attorney general. Also read | Netanyahu calls ICC arrest warrant 'antisemitic,' warns of 'severe consequences' Trump took to his Truth Social and wrote, "I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States. Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals." “Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime and Making America Safe Again. I have known Pam for many years — She is smart and tough, and is an AMERICA FIRST Fighter, who will do a terrific job as Attorney General!” he further wrote. Also read | US ‘fundamentally rejects’ ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu, says court has no credibility 'He was doing very well but...' According to The Guardian, Trump dialed Gaetz on November 21 to inform him that he did not have enough votes after which Gatez took his nomination back. “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be attorney general. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the administration, for which he has much respect," Trump said in a statement, The Guardian reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's next attorney general pick?

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of Defense Mr Lloyd Austin in Pentagon, Washington DC on August 23, 2024. They held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral defence cooperation, industrial collaboration, regional security and other international issues.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Holds Talks With US Secretary Of Defense

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The United States (US) saw its third execution using nitrogen gas. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Friday (Nov 22) said that an Alabama man convicted in the 1994 killing of a hitchhiker cursed at the prison warden and made obscene gestures with his hands shortly before he was put to death Thursday evening.

The United States (US) saw its third execution using nitrogen gas. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Friday (Nov 22) said that an Alabama man convicted in the 1994 killing of a hitchhiker cursed at the prison warden and made obscene gestures with his hands shortly before he was put to death Thursday evening. The man was identified as 50-year-old Carey Dale Grayson. The Associated Press report said that Grayson was executed at the C. Holman Correctional Facility in southern Alabama. Like two others previously executed by nitrogen, Grayson shook at times before taking a periodic series of gasping breaths. The 1994 killing of a hitchhiker Grayson, who was then a teen, was one of the four teenagers convicted of killing 37-year-old Vickie DeBlieux in 1994. DeBlieux was hitchhiking from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to her mother’s home in West Monroe, Louisiana, when Grayson and three others offered her a ride. Also read | Alabama executes prisoner Alan Miller in state's second-ever nitrogen-asphyxiation execution Prosecutors said the four teenagers took her to a wooded area and attacked and beat her. She was then thrown off a cliff. The report said that the woman's mutilated body was found at the bottom of a bluff near Odenville, Alabama. A medical examiner testified that her face was so fractured that she was identified by an earlier X-ray of her spine. Investigators said the teenagers were identified as suspects after one of them showed a friend one of DeBlieux’s severed fingers and boasted about the killing. Grayson was the only one of the four teenagers who faced a death sentence since the other teens were under 18 at the time of the killing. He was 19. The execution using nitrogen gas The curtains to the execution room were opened shortly after 6:00 pm local time on Thursday. Strapped to a gurney with a blue-rimmed gas mask on his face, Grayson responded with an obscenity when the warden asked if he had any final words. Prison officials turned off the microphone. The man appeared to speak toward the witness room where state officials were present, but his words could not be heard. He raised both middle fingers at the start of the execution. It was unclear when the gas began flowing, but Grayson was pronounced dead at 6:33 pm local time. The execution was carried out hours after the US Supreme Court turned down Grayson’s request for a stay. (With inputs from agencies)

US sees its third nitrogen gas execution: Alabama man convicted of killing hitchhiker put to death

On Thursday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim al-Masri. The warrants were issued for their alleged war crimes related to the Gaza War. Netanyahu has rejected these warrants, calling them "anti-Semitic."

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Billionaire Elon Musk slammed the Australian government for proposing a law banning social media for kids under 16.&nbsp;

The X owner called the bill "a backdoor way to control access to the internet by all Australians."

Musk's reaction came hours after the Australian government on Thursday (Nov 21), introduced the bill in parliament.&nbsp;

Australia introduced the bill highlighting the need for an age verification system. If implemented, this will be one of the strictest social media regulations in the world.&nbsp;

Companies found breaching the proposed regulation could be fined up to 32 million USD.&nbsp;

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Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland said in a statement that social media companies had a responsibility for the "safety and mental health" of Australians, AFP reported.&nbsp;

Australian tech companies said they will adhere to new regulations but also jointly suggested the government not to take any action too quickly, AFP reported.&nbsp;

"The legislation places the onus on social media platforms, not parents or children, to ensure protections are in place," AFP quoted Rowland saying.&nbsp;

<h2>Not the first clash</h2>

Musk has a long history of clashing with the Australian&nbsp;government on social media policies.&nbsp;

In April 2024, an Australian cyber regulator asked Musk-owned platform, X, to remove posts about a stabbing incident.&nbsp;

When the platform refused the request, the Australian prime minister called Musk an "arrogant billionaire." Musk also hit back at the government calling its laws and policies "fascist."&nbsp;

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Australia is not the first country to implement or introduce such a strict social media regulation.&nbsp;

Last year, France proposed a social media ban for children under 15, however, permitted parental consent.&nbsp;

The United States law requires parental consent if children under 13 want to access social media. 
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Spain, in June 2024, passed a law banning social media access to those under the age of 16. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Billionaire Elon Musk slammed the Australian government for proposing a law banning social media for kids under 16. The X owner called the bill "a backdoor way to control access to the internet by all Australians.

Billionaire Elon Musk slammed the Australian government for proposing a law banning social media for kids under 16. The X owner called the bill "a backdoor way to control access to the internet by all Australians." Musk's reaction came hours after the Australian government on Thursday (Nov 21), introduced the bill in parliament. Australia introduced the bill highlighting the need for an age verification system. If implemented, this will be one of the strictest social media regulations in the world. Companies found breaching the proposed regulation could be fined up to 32 million USD. Also read | King Charles' coronation cost UK taxpayers £72 million Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland said in a statement that social media companies had a responsibility for the "safety and mental health" of Australians, AFP reported. Australian tech companies said they will adhere to new regulations but also jointly suggested the government not to take any action too quickly, AFP reported. "The legislation places the onus on social media platforms, not parents or children, to ensure protections are in place," AFP quoted Rowland saying. Not the first clash Musk has a long history of clashing with the Australian government on social media policies. In April 2024, an Australian cyber regulator asked Musk-owned platform, X, to remove posts about a stabbing incident. When the platform refused the request, the Australian prime minister called Musk an "arrogant billionaire." Musk also hit back at the government calling its laws and policies "fascist." Also read | Brazil police urge Bolsonaro's indictment for 2022 'coup' plot Australia is not the first country to implement or introduce such a strict social media regulation. Last year, France proposed a social media ban for children under 15, however, permitted parental consent. The United States law requires parental consent if children under 13 want to access social media. Spain, in June 2024, passed a law banning social media access to those under the age of 16. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk slams Australia's proposed social media ban for children

Israel's military said on Friday it had killed five Hamas militants, including commanders, in an overnight raid in northern Gaza's Beit Lahia, where Palestinian medics reported dozens killed or missing.

In a statement, the military and the Shin Bet security agency said they had "eliminated five Hamas terrorists, including a Nukhba (commando) company commander and an additional company commander who participated in the October 7 massacre" that sparked the Gaza war last year.

The statement added that the commanders had "led the murders and kidnappings in the area of Mefalsim", a kibbutz community in southern Israel, near the Gaza border. 
Medics in the Gaza Strip said an overnight Israeli raid on Beit Lahia and nearby Jabalia resulted in dozens killed or missing.

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The civil defence agency was not immediately able to provide an exact toll.

The Israeli military said it had taken "numerous steps... to mitigate the risk to civilians".

It named the militant commanders killed as Jihad Kahlout and Muhammad Okel, "two terrorists who commanded the invasion of Israeli territory on October 7 and led the massacres and kidnappings on the Mefalsim road".

They were "among the leaders of the combat in the northern Gaza Strip against IDF (army) soldiers, during the operation that is currently underway in the area", the military statement added.

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Vowing to stop Hamas from regrouping in the already devastated north of the Gaza Strip, Israel launched a sweeping assault on the area in early October.

According to Hamas-ruled Gaza's health ministry, the latest Israeli operation has killed thousands of people.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israel's military said on Friday it had killed five Hamas militants, including commanders, in an overnight raid in northern Gaza's Beit Lahia, where Palestinian medics reported dozens killed or missing.

Israel's military said on Friday it had killed five Hamas militants, including commanders, in an overnight raid in northern Gaza's Beit Lahia, where Palestinian medics reported dozens killed or missing. In a statement, the military and the Shin Bet security agency said they had "eliminated five Hamas terrorists, including a Nukhba (commando) company commander and an additional company commander who participated in the October 7 massacre" that sparked the Gaza war last year. The statement added that the commanders had "led the murders and kidnappings in the area of Mefalsim", a kibbutz community in southern Israel, near the Gaza border. Medics in the Gaza Strip said an overnight Israeli raid on Beit Lahia and nearby Jabalia resulted in dozens killed or missing. Also read | Netanyahu calls ICC arrest warrant 'antisemitic,' warns of 'severe consequences' The civil defence agency was not immediately able to provide an exact toll. The Israeli military said it had taken "numerous steps... to mitigate the risk to civilians". It named the militant commanders killed as Jihad Kahlout and Muhammad Okel, "two terrorists who commanded the invasion of Israeli territory on October 7 and led the massacres and kidnappings on the Mefalsim road". They were "among the leaders of the combat in the northern Gaza Strip against IDF (army) soldiers, during the operation that is currently underway in the area", the military statement added. Also read | US ‘fundamentally rejects’ ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu, says court has no credibility Vowing to stop Hamas from regrouping in the already devastated north of the Gaza Strip, Israel launched a sweeping assault on the area in early October. According to Hamas-ruled Gaza's health ministry, the latest Israeli operation has killed thousands of people. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israel army says killed five Hamas militants in north Gaza raid

The Canadian government said on Friday (Nov 22) that it has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, or India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada. Watch in for more details!

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The White House expressed on Thursday (Nov 21) expressed confidence that it could navigate the ongoing crisis surrounding bribery charges against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani.

The White House expressed on Thursday (Nov 21) expressed confidence that it could navigate the ongoing crisis surrounding bribery charges against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani. At the daily news conference, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that the administration was aware of the charges against Adani. "Obviously, we're aware of these allegations, and I would have to refer you to the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and DOJ (Department of Justice) about the specifics of those allegations against the Adani Group," Jean-Pierre said. 'India, US relationship built on strong foundation' "What we believe and we're confident about is that we'll continue to navigate this issue as we have with other issues that may have come up as you just stated. And so the specifics of this, this is something that the SEC and DOJ can speak to directly, but again, we believe that this relationship between India and the US has been built on a strong foundation," she added. Also read | If Adani is accused of bribes in India, why is he being charged in US? What SEC parallel probe says American authorities said that Gautam Adani, and seven other defendants, including his nephew Sagar, agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts expected to yield $2 billion of profit over 20 years and develop India's largest solar power plant project. Prosecutors also said the Adanis and another executive at Adani Green Energy, former CEO Vneet Jaain, raised more than $3 billion in loans and bonds by hiding their corruption from lenders and investors. A report by the news agency Reuters said that Gautam, Sagar, and Jaain were charged with securities fraud, securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy, and the Adanis were also charged in a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) civil case. The other five defendants were charged with conspiring to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a US anti-bribery law, and four were charged with conspiring to obstruct justice. Adani Group calls allegations 'baseless' In a statement, the Adani Group said on Thursday the allegations made by the United States (US) Department of Justice and Exchange Commission against the Directors of Adani Green were "baseless and denied." Also watch | Kenya cancels two projects with Adani Group amid bribery case × The Adani Group said that as stated by the US Department of Justice itself, "the charges in the indictment are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty." All possible legal recourse will be sought..." "The Adani Group has always upheld and is steadfastly committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance," the statement added.

Adani bribery case: White House confident it can navigate ongoing crisis over charges against Gautam Adani

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of ramping up tension and provocations, saying the Korean peninsula has never faced such risks of nuclear war as now, state media KCNA said on Friday. Watch in for more details!

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Reacting to the arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him on Thursday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision "antisemitic."&nbsp;

"The antisemitic (anti-Jews) decision of the international court in The Hague is a modern Dreyfus trial, and it will end the same way," Netanyahu said in a video posted on his X account.&nbsp;

The Dreyfus trial was a political and judicial scandal in France between 1894 and 1906.

A Jewish French Army officer Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted in that trial in the case of treason of selling military secrets to the Germans.

In the arrest warrants, the ICC accused Netanyahu and his former Defence secretary Yoav Gallant of crimes against humanity and war crimes of forceful starvation in Gaza.&nbsp;

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"Now in International Court in The Hague, also headed by a French judge, is repeating this outrageous offence. It is falsely accusing me, the democratically elected Prime Minister of the state of Israel and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of deliberately targeting civilians. This is when we do all in our power to avoid civilian casualties," Netanyahu said in the video.&nbsp;

Netanyahu further defended himself by saying that Israeli authorities send out evacuation messages to the civilians in Gaza through all means to prevent them from harm. He accused that Hamas, on the other hand, uses civilians as a human shield.&nbsp;

The ICC also alleged that Netanyahu restricted essential humanitarian aid to Gaza such as food, water and medical assistance.&nbsp;

Netanyahu shunned the accusation saying the ICC falsely accused him of "deliberately" starving Gazans. He claimed Israel served Gaza civilians with 700,000 tons of food.&nbsp;

"In the last few weeks, Israel facilitated the vaccination of 97 per cent of the people of Gaza against polio. This doesn't prevent the court from accusing us of genocide," said Netanyahu in the posted video.&nbsp;

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Netanyahu said the ICC accused him of false charges to divert the world's attention to the sexual harasser, net charges against Hamas.&nbsp;

"Nor did the court do anything against the Hamas terrorists who raped our women, beheaded our men, burnt babies alive in front of their parents and kidnapped hundreds of men, women and children to the underground dungeons of Gaza," Netanyahu said.&nbsp;

He further warned that the ICC and those who support this decision will have to face "severe consequences."

"Our enemies are your enemies. Our victory will be your victory. The victory of civilisation over barbarism and tyranny," said Netanyahu at the end.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Reacting to the arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him on Thursday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision "antisemitic.

Reacting to the arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him on Thursday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision "antisemitic." "The antisemitic (anti-Jews) decision of the international court in The Hague is a modern Dreyfus trial, and it will end the same way," Netanyahu said in a video posted on his X account. The Dreyfus trial was a political and judicial scandal in France between 1894 and 1906. A Jewish French Army officer Alfred Dreyfus was wrongfully convicted in that trial in the case of treason of selling military secrets to the Germans. In the arrest warrants, the ICC accused Netanyahu and his former Defence secretary Yoav Gallant of crimes against humanity and war crimes of forceful starvation in Gaza. Also read | US ‘fundamentally rejects’ ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu, says court has no credibility "Now in International Court in The Hague, also headed by a French judge, is repeating this outrageous offence. It is falsely accusing me, the democratically elected Prime Minister of the state of Israel and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of deliberately targeting civilians. This is when we do all in our power to avoid civilian casualties," Netanyahu said in the video. Netanyahu further defended himself by saying that Israeli authorities send out evacuation messages to the civilians in Gaza through all means to prevent them from harm. He accused that Hamas, on the other hand, uses civilians as a human shield. The ICC also alleged that Netanyahu restricted essential humanitarian aid to Gaza such as food, water and medical assistance. Netanyahu shunned the accusation saying the ICC falsely accused him of "deliberately" starving Gazans. He claimed Israel served Gaza civilians with 700,000 tons of food. "In the last few weeks, Israel facilitated the vaccination of 97 per cent of the people of Gaza against polio. This doesn't prevent the court from accusing us of genocide," said Netanyahu in the posted video. Also read | Hamas potentially interested in a hostage deal, says senior Israeli official Netanyahu said the ICC accused him of false charges to divert the world's attention to the sexual harasser, net charges against Hamas. "Nor did the court do anything against the Hamas terrorists who raped our women, beheaded our men, burnt babies alive in front of their parents and kidnapped hundreds of men, women and children to the underground dungeons of Gaza," Netanyahu said. He further warned that the ICC and those who support this decision will have to face "severe consequences." "Our enemies are your enemies. Our victory will be your victory. The victory of civilisation over barbarism and tyranny," said Netanyahu at the end. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the ICC arrest warrants against him and his former Defence Secretary Yoav Gallant 'antisemitic.' He posted a video on his X account on November 21 saying ICC accused him of false allegations to shift the attention of the world from the sexual harassment case against Hamas. He also claimed that Israeli authorities send evacuation notices to save them whereas Hamas uses them as human shields.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump's&nbsp;loyalist Pam Bondi is his next pick for attorney general. The announcement came just hours after Matt Gaetz, Trump's former pick for the role, stepped down over the trials against sexual harassment cases against him.&nbsp;

In Pakistan, the Islamabad court barred the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of jailed former PM Imran Khan, from holding the preplanned protest. Khan's wife Bushra Bibi had announced the protest in support of Khan and asked protesters to demand his release.&nbsp;

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Reacting to the arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him on Thursday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision "antisemitic."&nbsp;"The antisemitic (anti-Jews) decision of the international court in The Hague is a modern Dreyfus trial, and it will end the same way," Netanyahu said in a video posted on his X account.&nbsp;The Dreyfus trial was a political and judicial scandal in France between 1894 and 1906.

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday (Nov 21) barred jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party - the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)- from holding a planned rally in Islamabad on Sunday (November 24) on the eve of an official visit by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko. Lukashenko will be in Pakistan for three days. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that Thursday's ruling was a setback for Khan's supporters who had planned a massive rally in Islamabad to demand the former PM's release from jail.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the ICC arrest warrants against him and his former Defence Secretary Yoav Gallant 'antisemitic.' He posted a video on his X account on November 21 saying ICC accused him of false allegations to shift the attention of the world from the sexual harassment case against Hamas.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the ICC arrest warrants against him and his former Defence Secretary Yoav Gallant 'antisemitic.' He posted a video on his X account on November 21 saying ICC accused him of false allegations to shift the attention of the world from the sexual harassment case against Hamas. He also claimed that Israeli authorities send evacuation notices to save them whereas Hamas uses them as human shields. Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump's loyalist Pam Bondi is his next pick for attorney general. The announcement came just hours after Matt Gaetz, Trump's former pick for the role, stepped down over the trials against sexual harassment cases against him. In Pakistan, the Islamabad court barred the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of jailed former PM Imran Khan, from holding the preplanned protest. Khan's wife Bushra Bibi had announced the protest in support of Khan and asked protesters to demand his release. Click on the headlines to read more: Netanyahu calls ICC arrest warrant 'antisemitic,' warns of 'severe consequences' Reacting to the arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him on Thursday (Nov 21), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the decision "antisemitic." "The antisemitic (anti-Jews) decision of the international court in The Hague is a modern Dreyfus trial, and it will end the same way," Netanyahu said in a video posted on his X account. The Dreyfus trial was a political and judicial scandal in France between 1894 and 1906. Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's next attorney general pick? US President-elect Donald Trump announced former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as attorney general for his second term in the White House on Thursday (Nov 21). The announcement came just hours after Matt Gaetz, Trump's previous pick for attorney general, withdrew his name. Gaetz's withdrawal of nomination came after a political storm was triggered in the US as he faces a House Ethics Committee probe into sex trafficking allegations involving a 17-year-old girl. Imran Khan's PTI barred by Islamabad court from Nov 24 rally The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday (Nov 21) barred jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party - the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)- from holding a planned rally in Islamabad on Sunday (November 24) on the eve of an official visit by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko. Lukashenko will be in Pakistan for three days. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that Thursday's ruling was a setback for Khan's supporters who had planned a massive rally in Islamabad to demand the former PM's release from jail. UFO or illusion? News chopper accidentally captures 'orb' flying over Manhattan A mysterious orb-like object was seen flying over the Hudson River in footage aired by a local news helicopter on Monday. The light can be seen zooming in the clear skies of New York and later goes over lower Manhattan, the New York Post reported. The video was seen in a Fox 5 news report that accidentally caught the object. Watch | Delhi Pollution Crisis: Delhi's Air Moves From Severe To very Poor Category ×

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea dozens of animals, including a lion and two bears, as a sign of friendship between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian officials said Wednesday.

The two countries have deepened political, military and cultural ties amid Russia's offensive on Ukraine, with Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un repeatedly professing their personal camaraderie.

"An African lion, two brown bears, two domestic yaks, five white cockatoos, 25 pheasants of various species and 40 mandarin ducks were transferred from the Moscow Zoo to the Pyongyang Zoo," Russia's natural resources ministry said in a post on Telegram.

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It posted a video of the animals in cargo boxes being unloaded off a government plane and another of the lion in its new enclosure at the Pyongyang Zoo.

Putin previously gifted Kim 24 purebred horses, known to be Kim's favourite, while Kim sent Putin a pair of local dogs.

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Western capitals, as well as Ukraine and South Korea, say North Korea has recently deployed more than 10,000 of its troops to Russia, to be sent into combat against Kyiv's forces.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea dozens of animals, including a lion and two bears, as a sign of friendship between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian officials said Wednesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea dozens of animals, including a lion and two bears, as a sign of friendship between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian officials said Wednesday. The two countries have deepened political, military and cultural ties amid Russia's offensive on Ukraine, with Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un repeatedly professing their personal camaraderie. "An African lion, two brown bears, two domestic yaks, five white cockatoos, 25 pheasants of various species and 40 mandarin ducks were transferred from the Moscow Zoo to the Pyongyang Zoo," Russia's natural resources ministry said in a post on Telegram. Also read: Kim Jong-un hails 'strategic level' partnership as Russian delegations visit North Korea It posted a video of the animals in cargo boxes being unloaded off a government plane and another of the lion in its new enclosure at the Pyongyang Zoo. Putin previously gifted Kim 24 purebred horses, known to be Kim's favourite, while Kim sent Putin a pair of local dogs. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Doesn't Deny Reports of North Korean Troops In Russia | WION Originals × The two countries, both under heavy Western sanctions, signed a mutual defence pact earlier this year that obligates them to provide immediate military assistance if the other is invaded. Western capitals, as well as Ukraine and South Korea, say North Korea has recently deployed more than 10,000 of its troops to Russia, to be sent into combat against Kyiv's forces. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Putin sends African lion and rare animals to Pyongyang zoo as a ‘gift to the Korean people’

Russia transferred more than 70 animals, including an African lion and two brown bears, to a zoo in the North Korean capital Pyongyang from Moscow's zoo, the Russian government said on Wednesday.

Russia transferred more than 70 animals, including an African lion and two brown bears, to a zoo in the North Korean capital Pyongyang from Moscow's zoo, the Russian government said on Wednesday. The animals were "a gift from (Russian President) Vladimir Putin to the Korean people", the government said. Alexander Kozlov, Russia's natural resources minister, oversaw the relocation of the animals, who were transported by plane to the Pyongyang Central Zoo accompanied by veterinarians from the Moscow Zoo. Pictures published by the Russian government showed a white cockatoo travelling in a crate and Kozlov receiving a tour of the Korean zoo from local officials. Also read: ‘I feel like Bin Laden,’ Florida man arrested by FBI for planning to bomb NYSE North Korean state media KCNA said on Thursday that it had received rare animals as gifts from Putin. Russia in April donated birds, including eagles, cranes and parrots to the Pyongyang Central Zoo. Pyongyang and Moscow have forged closer ties since Putin visited the country in June and concluded a treaty with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Kim gifted Putin a pair of Pungsan dogs, a local breed, during that trip. The two also took turns driving each other around in a Russian-built Aurus limousine. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Putin sends African lion, rare animals to Pyongyang zoo as a ‘gift to the Korean people’

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